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novoreorxtoday at 11:06 AM1 replyview on HN

Refreshing and delightful! I know how the home page looks doesn't reflect the programming itself, but this design really makes me want to try Ruby again :)


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latexrtoday at 11:16 AM

> I know how the home page looks doesn't reflect the programming itself

It does reflect what the language creators pay attention to. Way back when, when I was undecided between learning Python or Ruby, after visiting countless resources I noticed Ruby websites in general looked way nicer and clearer than Python websites, so I picked Ruby. Now, years of experience with both languages later, I have zero doubt that to me that was the right choice at the time. I would’ve been frustrated with Python to no end.

I no longer need either language regularly, but given the choice again I would not hesitate to go for Ruby.

All that said, I do agree with some other comments on the thread regarding the disappointing reliance on JavaScript here. Should just be static.